The 2010 TV season is seeing slightly more lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) regular charact... Show More »

The 2010 TV season is seeing slightly more lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) regular characters on scripted shows, across the five broadcast networks with 3.9 percent representation among regular characters. ABC leads the way with the highest concentration, 7.2 percent, and CBS is last with only 0.8 percent.

It doesn't seem to matter if it's a comedy or drama, animated or live action. Here's a look at those LGBT lead or supporting characters, along with several recurring characters on network shows.

Marge's sister came out in a 2005 episode in which the city of Springfiel... Show More »

Portrayed by: Julie Kavner

Marge's sister came out in a 2005 episode in which the city of Springfield legalized same-sex marriage in an effort to boost tourism. She did not, however, get married, as Marge discovered her partner, a pro golfer, was a man masquerading as a woman to play on the golf tour.

Terry (far left) and Greg (second from right) are local newscasters, domestic partners and... Show More »

Terry (far left) and Greg (second from right) are local newscasters, domestic partners and neighbors of super-conservative CIA man Stan (also MacFarlane). They have a daughter (Stan's wife, Francine, was their surrogate), and Greg is a member of the Log Cabin Repbulicans.

The secretive doctor is part of Dr. Gregory House's (Hugh Laurie) second diagnostic team and was in a relationship with Dr. Eric Foreman (Omar Epps). She planted fake flight and medical trial information in her locker before disappearing to parts unknown.

The openly gay forensic psychiatrist is back fro the show's 12th s... Show More »

Gay

Portrayed by: B.D. Wong

The openly gay forensic psychiatrist is back fro the show's 12th season. « Less

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Kurt Hummel, 'Glee':

Portrayed by: Chris Colfer

Kurt is a member of the Glee club and was previously bullied by the football team until ... Show More »

Portrayed by: Chris Colfer

Kurt is a member of the Glee club and was previously bullied by the football team until he joined briefly and helped them win a game with his kicking ability. He's had a crush on fellow New Directions member Finn and tried "dating" Brittany, but neither really panned out.

Ian will be introduced in Season 3. Could he be a possible love interest for soon-to-be-out ... Show More »

Gay

Portrayed by: Kyle Riabko

Ian will be introduced in Season 3. Could he be a possible love interest for soon-to-be-out Teddy? « Less

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Lance, 'Undercovers':

Gay

Portrayed by: Jay Scully

There are no specifics yet on how Lance will fit into this thriller about married spie... Show More »

Gay

Portrayed by: Jay Scully

There are no specifics yet on how Lance will fit into this thriller about married spies. (Character not pictured.) « Less

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Mr. Lunt, 'Running Wilde':

Gay

Portrayed by: Robert Michael Morris

The gay head of security takes care of frivolous playboy Steve Wilde (... Show More »

Gay

Portrayed by: Robert Michael Morris

The gay head of security takes care of frivolous playboy Steve Wilde (Will Arnett). « Less

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Oscar Martinez, 'The Office':

Portrayed by: Oscar Nunez

The audience had known Oscar was gay for some time before he was outed in the 20... Show More »

Portrayed by: Oscar Nunez

The audience had known Oscar was gay for some time before he was outed in the 2006 episode "Gay Witch Hunt." He has since handled the clueless and misguided statements of boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and some of his co-workers with more patience than most of us could muster. He's lately crushed on warehouse worker Matt (Sam Daly).

Angela is a specialist in forensic facial reconstruction at the Jeffer... Show More »

Bisexual

Portrayed by: Michaela Conlin

Angela is a specialist in forensic facial reconstruction at the Jeffersonian Institution. She's had numerous romantic relationships with both sexes, but finally tied the knot with co-worker Jack Hodgins. After a trip to Paris, she realizes they're going to be expecting their first child together.

The West Beverly High student has run through the gamut of boys an... Show More »

Bisexual

Portrayed by: Jessica Lowndes

The West Beverly High student has run through the gamut of boys and was even pregnant by one of them. Her head got turned by Blaze reporter Gia (Rumer Willis) briefly, before going back to Navid (Michael Steger). « Less

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Tim, '$#*! My Dad Says':

Gay

Portrayed by: Tim Bagley

The gay DMV employee takes on titular $#*!-slinging dad Ed, with less than great co... Show More »

Gay

Portrayed by: Tim Bagley

The gay DMV employee takes on titular $#*!-slinging dad Ed, with less than great consequences. « Less

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Callie Torres, 'Grey's Anatomy':

Bisexual

Portrayed by: Sara Ramirez

Callie is an orthopedic surgeon and former Chief Resident at Se... Show More »

Bisexual

Portrayed by: Sara Ramirez

Callie is an orthopedic surgeon and former Chief Resident at Seattle Grace Hospital who was once married to the now deceased George O'Malley (T.R. Knight). She's now dating pediatrician Dr. Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw).

Though the show has never overtly stated that Smithers is gay, it has offer... Show More »

Portrayed by: Harry Shearer

Though the show has never overtly stated that Smithers is gay, it has offered numerous clues to his sexuality over the years, the longest-running and most obvious of which is his love for his boss, Mr. Burns.